Richard Whitcomb Airy thinker
“I can’t just sit around. I have to think.”
From This is True for 18 October 2009
invention
Inventors and big picture idea people not otherwise in another category
Sheldon Kaplan Lifesaver
Kaplan realized that his invention could have a life-saving civilian use.
From This is True for 4 October 2009
John Kanzius Cancer researcher
Kanzius invented a machine that may cure cancer, without side effects.
From This is True for 15 February 2009
Amos E. Joel Inventive telephone researcher
Joel came up with the key technology for cell phones to work.
From This is True for 26 October 2008
William R. Bennett Jr Medical laser pioneer
Bennett called lasers “a solution looking for a problem,” but developed at least 10 different kinds.
From This is True for 29 June 2008
Carl G. Eilers The high-fidelity
Eilers improved the sound quality of radio and TV.
From This is True for 22 June 2008
Colin Murdoch Kiwi tinkerer
Murdoch invented a multitude of innovations, but didn’t get rich.
From This is True for 4 May 2008
Frank Piasecki Helicopter inventor
“And the third was Piasecki.”
From This is True for 10 February 2008
Gordon Gould Laser inventor
He had to fight for 30 years for his place in history to be recognized.
From This is True for 18 September 2005
Samuel W. Alderson Non-dummy
Alderson invented the crash test dummy, though he didn’t call them that.
From This is True for 13 February 2005